At the heart of this story is a desire to continue to be part of something bigger than oneself. Especially now with so much politically based division we, of The American Legion go out to help people. It doesn’t matter what race, color, creed or political background people come from. We see hungry Americans and we come together as veterans to do what we vowed to do and that’s to continue to serve America.
2020 brought job losses, hunger and quite honestly division. But what we have found is that we can take care of what we can in our community. Being the light and giving hope is what our veterans can do. Fortunately, we have a Post commander “Steve Nulk USNAVY” that is more than willing to get on board, put on the cap and go out into the community. At a meeting I brought up the proposal to go to the OC food bank here in Orange County California. They are putting together food boxes for many things, especially for the senior community. This would be an excellent opportunity to “get the cap out” and show what unity of purpose can do. A date was proposed, vote taken and “Aye” to go forward. We chose the 6th of February at 11am for a two-hour shift. Those participating registered on the OC Food bank website and waited for the day.
Members talked about doing this more often and with our Post leadership enthusiastically behind this, I wouldn’t be surprised if this becomes an event that continues to happen in the future. This shows the importance of not only an active leadership but membership that’s willing to take on a challenge.
Camouflage is made of many colors that form a garment that covers the body. We are the colors of the camouflage and the “body” is our country. Anyone who seeks to separate the colors looks to not only damage the garment but the body it covers. Beware of thread pullers and remember that together we can get the job done.
For God and Country
Michael Gorsuch
USARMY “Airborne”
Gulf War